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To Our Correspondents.

WE have received many letters during the
past week asking for insertion that are mere
ly advertisements, and we have SO often re-
peated that the editors object to our using this
department. for that purpose, that we hope our
friends will understand why they are not pub
lished. We keep the names of all parties
writing to us and will help them in a private
way all we can. Our paper has large circu-
lation and we would say to all our readers,
that we can furnish the names of ladies wish
ing to teach in schools private and public, also
those who wish companions places, house
keepers, governess, seamtresses, etc. others
who wish work of different kinds, lady who
crochets baby sacqUeS, scarfs, does crayon
work and embroidery; lady who wishes
family school. Amy one wishing to get work
done, or to employ teacher, housekeeper or
seamtress, will send 20 the editress enclosing
stamp for answer and they can be furnished
with list Of names; viii answer all letters OF
inquiry privately provided above rule is adj
hered to, of sending stamp. We are sorry to
see that some Of our best correspondents have
remained silent for long time; we would
gladly welcome you back; remember that the
success OF this department. is due in a great
measure to your cooperation, and we depend
on you for interesting and instructive letters,
and we miss the letters when they fail to come.
Let rs hear from Mrs. T.. G. b., Mt. Nebo,
Miss. Mrs. L. W. p. and Mrs. VI. j. r, Sugar
Valley Ga; Mrs. b. b., Baggett Ala;
Mamie r., Boone, Ala; Mrs. p. NJ, Martins
Station, Ala. and others too numerous to
mention. II you have not written, friends, in
a long time, let us hear from you one and all,
and feel that you are each individually re-
sponslble FOX the success Of Woman's Kingdom.
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FOR The YOUNG FOLKS.
run for the Children-The Constitution
Training School for Boys and Girls.


The Lost Doll.
frank II. Stauaer, in Good Housekeeping.
My doll baby's missing
Since earliest morn;
sometimes I'm sorry
She ever was born.
I've hunted and hunted
All over the house,
In cTannies and hooks
Too small for q mouse;
Down in tie meadow,
An under the trees
Ask'd all the but critics,
Ask'd all the bees.
Where is the bell-man?
oh! what shall do?
Get out hand-bill?
Pray, sir, would your
Mammals not worried;
For, as l went Fast,
All that she said was:
"Where had you her last?'
Doesn't she suppose
That i'll knew
I'd go and get her
Without this ado2
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DEAR CHILDREN: AS the winter nights
come on and you gather around the fire, it is
nice to have some quiet games to amuso your
selves with, SO | send you few this week and
hope you will try them and let me know how
you like them. Some of them may not be
new to all of you, but to others they may be-
Ii you like them AID want moro will have
others to send after awhile.
"AUNT SUSIE"
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Regulating Trade in Eggs.

AT the national convention of the Butter.
Cheese and Egg association, to take place at Man
chester Ia. this month, re solution VIII he intro
duesd by prominent member Of the New York
trade which viii embody plan for the future sale
Of eggs by weight Those who egitate for the change
say that the dishonest farmer specuates in eggs by
sailing, mealng holding them for an advance in
price and then Gaudulently sells them az fresh-laid
to the buyers OF shippers. The latter again retain
them Tor O time short or long, as it may be- before
passing them along to the receiver In the east who
again retains them subject 10 an advantageous SALE
The jobber coming next the list, in order to make
greater profit than is legitimate, will buy these
now stale eggs and mix them with more honestly
handled eggs and in that shape they may reach the
consumer through the retailer. Naturally this man
ner o. selling eggs reacts on and discourages the
honest producer in the fact that the consumption Of
his products are becoming more and more restricted
as this system of egg manipulation ia growing better
known to the public. The honest producer and the
consumer the real victims Of this questionable
practice. II is argued therefore, that the prosperity
CT the trade depends upon substituting the weight
oftwenty-iour ounces for ten eggs as standard Of
quality of value Instead of dealing by mere count.
rs at present In this way the consumer could
Judge for himself the quality and value Of a pur-
chase, and this fact win encourage him TO buy
freely. Birds and guinea hens eggs viii, when
sold by actual weight, become mere curiositics ia
tie MARKET instead Of being, now, sold 0s food.
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long, by ten wide.
The name of each
article is followed
by a row of figures
from one to ten in
elusive. The line N
is then sewed to q
second piece of the
same size and made
INTO a stufling with
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cord Is added to cushion to hang it up by, and
row of pins stuck around the edge. The number of
any article in the wash is recorded by sticking pin
in a corresponding number opposite the name ofthe
article. If four shirts are sent pin is stuck in
figure four and if there twenty four napkins in
wash pins stuck in ten nine and five keep correct
count,
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lila Dyer, Aurum, Ga.-You ask some one to tell
about Siberia, thought would tell what could
Siberia occupies the northern part of ASIA Is bound
ed north by the Arctic ocean; east by the Behling
sea- south by the Chinese Empire aud west by
Europe 1t lisa cold black country. Mara saws
the whisky like the milk; freezes. The winters are
long and intensely cold; It's thinly inhabited the
northern part Is crossed by Arctic circle il is also
part of the Russian empire. The chief products are
metals, minerals, also furs and fossil iycr5 The
principal towns Gobolsk and Irkutsk. The
principal rivers are Lena, Zenisee and Obi. Aunt
Susie, guess we cousins would arnort ffeeze in
Siberia. Sister Faura and myself send n square for
your quilt; please stamp our names, and tell us If
they VIII suit.
Your description of Siberia IS very good. The
squares are all rght-Inany thanks.
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|NOM5N'S KINGDOM.

This Is the ladies' column. They are invited to
bress their opinions herein-to use as their own.
e editress Will answer questions or accept slg-
Hons with pleasure.
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Corrie Harmon, Jnman, s. CT win give II short
sketch Of Napoleon Bonaparte. Soon after the exc,
cutlon OF Louis XVI. a war broke out in E,iror g.
Six nations sent armies against France In the
French army there was young man named Ma.
poleon Bonnparte. When the war began he was an
unknown and frendless YOUTH but he distinguished
himself in every battle aud serge tn the whole
world had head Of him. He was not good man
nor truly wise man. but he was ambitious. This
caused him TO be mighty conqueror | can't fol-
low him In his marches, even number the
victories which he won. He was called the "AIan
of Destiny" because fate seemed TO have ordained
that he should always be successful. But in 1916
the spell of his success, began to be broken He
mardhed against the Russians but was defeated
with great loss. Now he was forced 10 give up his
crown. Napo0on's last battle was fought at Water
loo the 9Th Of June, 1915; there he was utterly
overthrown, and France also with him. The
emperor sent to die on the Island Of st, Helena.
Your letter Is very good,
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Games for winter EVENINGS.

Consequenoes.-Tahe II long strip of paper and
fold 1tup IN and out into spaces about an inch wide
Let the MS; player write down the name of gentle
man. fold the strip over, and hand the paper to the
second 10 add the name of lady. Let the second
fold that over and the paper to the third to add
tile name Of some place where the gentleman and
lady are supposed to be. That being folded over
let the paper be passed to fourth to add what the
gentleman and lady are sui posed to be doing, and
then let fifth. in similar manner, add what the
consequence was. Fill up the paper in this way,
and then unfold 1t and read. The result will be
somewhat as follows: John Smith and the Queen
of the Orkney Islands, in boat on the Hudson
picking walnuts, the consequence was they lost
ten cents" "Mr. Bayard and Tom Thumbs
mother, in the coal-box laughing loudly the conse-
quence was they sent home cold in the frying
pan"
Fitting Faces.-Take a piece of card or paper, and
on 1t let the first player draw a small curve or
simple geomet;1ca figure. Pass the card to the next
player and let him draw face part of n face so
us to use up all the lines that the other has made
There does not seem to be mnch in this, but some
striking works OF art are producibe on the system
particularly the face is added to by three or four
hands before it is finished.
Ring Sliding-Let all the PLAYERS but one-and
the more the merrier-kneel in circle facing out
ward, Run length of string from hand to hand
behind their backs thread brass curtain ring on it,
and tie it so that it forms endless band along
which the ring can be slipped. One of the PLAYERS
remains outside the circle, and his object is to touch
the hand that holds the ring it is swiftly moved
backward and forward along the string
Lampighting.-In this game the players kneel
down opposite to each other. The right knee is
knet on, and the left leg is held off the ground
with the right hand, so that the equilibrium is
particularly unstable. lighted taper is given to
one ofthe players and an unlghted candle to the
other and the object of the players is to light the
candle 1t not an easy thing to do particularly
the players are placed so as to be only just within
reach Of each other and their numerous failures are
provocative of much laughter.
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Correspondence.

| Annie Sherlock, Bay City, Fla.-lf some of the
sisters would kindly send recipe for angel Food"
would be greatly obliged. Have also some crochet
patterns of lace that I would like to exchange
pineapple, spider web, shell and many others
Motel send you two recipes-one q cake called
ANGELS Food; also pretty dish for dessert or for
tea.
Cake-Whites of eleven eges, one goblet of -four,
one and half goblet Of granulaed sugar. Sift flour
and sugar each three times and stir into the -four
easpoonful of cream of tartar First stir the sugar
into the frothed whites, and then add the -four
lightly. Pour into pan that has never been
creased, DO not open the stove for fifteen minutes
1t will be done in forty minutes.
Another CANCEL FoOd."-Take o quart of pure
cream, whip until it will froth no longer, (after
having sweetened to taste and favored with va
nilla) when the froth has been removed sprinkle in
lightly the half ola coconut that has been grated;
stir very lightly, that the cream will not fall
This Is very nice
&. E. Vaughn, Bold Springs, Gal have been a
reader of Womans Kingdom for q long time and en-
Joy the information received therefrom very much
/ have bridal rose and want to plant in hot house.
would like to know how to manage them and when
they should be taken from the pit
Note-Plant your rose in jar and treat as any hot
house plant 1t should not be taken from the pit be-
fore the last of March or April
"B. j." Texana, Cherokee Nation l. Twill You
please give me the udQFe5S Oh keeps PartlY Made
Gents Shirts2" have failed to find it in any of the
papers that used to see it largely advertised in 1t
may be that the firm is not now in existence I
would ike to hear from you early as possible MS
this sister has "eome to grief on account OF "nis
fits in the above named article; and she gets fits
and las fits nearly) every other day in the week,
with this otherwise Ielceable family.
If any one can give the above address, please do
so, as We do not know what it is.
Mrs. L. V. Wooten, Blountsville, AIa.--I have
often wished to write and tell you how much like
THE CONSTITUTION, but feared to DO 50. However |
have determined to open my alabaster box and let
the incense Of deserved praise arise If we like the
paper, tits surely wrong to let the editors know
we appreciate their labor. Ny time is out in two
weeks aud shall renew so rs not to miss a copy.
always read my papers carefully and then give them
away SO that Others may enjoy them. have found
some of the recipes to be excellent. Lately saw IA
paragraph fall planting Of bulbs which Thought
very oppOrtune. have Just finished bedding out
my hyacinths, and would say If any of the sisters
want fine hyacnhs, tulips, ionquils or other bulbs,
can supply them at low prices. Write to the above
address.
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Gems of Thought.


There is nothing in life that slips by more stealth
ly than an opportunity
Prosperity is no just scale; adversely is the only
balance to weigh friends.
A generous man will place the benefits he confers
beneath his feet those he receives nearest his heart
Money buys certain grade of service, but that
which is at all worthy the name can come only
from good will.
Nothing will make us SO charitable and tender
with regard to the faults of others as thoroughly
knowing our own
Advice should be like gentle fall of snow, and
not like driving storm of hail. 1t should descend
softly, and not be uttered hastily.
mans nature, Bacon tells u.s. runs either to
heros or weeds; therefore he should seasonably
water the one and destroy the other.
Violence ever defeats lis own ends Where You
cannot drive you can almost always persuade. A
gentle word a kind look, good-naured smile, can
work wonders and accomplish miracles.
Sympathy unaccompanied by tact is almost value
less. 1t may still be golden, but a men knocked
down by mass of the precious metal is quite as
likely to be injured as if the missile had been lead
or iron.
Life is largely what we mako it, and whatever
may be its clouds and storms, they will be chased
away at length by the clear sunshine of a strong
and noble character. 'Fil the heart with goodness
and thou wilt find that the world is full of good"
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Lollie Huh, Round Top, 1exas--I live IN the
southern portion Of Texas on Labnhia prairie where
the Indians used TO roam, but which Is now cult
waited by Germans, who have come over from Ger
many 10 enjoy this free country. / got perfect In
my last examination, and am going to try aud ret
that every month. VIII ask the cousins question
Where was the first Thanksgiving celobrated? TO
tie first one who answers this question, will send
pretty card. win close for this time
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A Laundry Cushion.

Wegive this good suggestion from American Agri-
culturst for 'laundry cushion" full list of the
articles likely to be in wash swritten with indelible
ink on piece of unbleached linen ABOUT six inches
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A Few Good Recipes.

scones-One pound Of -four, 4 of pound Of but
ter, half small teaspoonftll of salt IA of a tea
spoonful of Soda Il of teaspoonful of tartaric acid
one teaspoonful of lemon. Mix with milk, and roll
out half an inch thick, cut with tumbler and
bake about fifteen or twenty minutes.
Pearl Cake.-Whites of three eggs, one cup of
white sugar, one teacupful of flour, one teacupful
of corn -four, % teacupfu of butter % q teacupfll of
milk, two spcollus of Horsford's baking powder
two teaspoonfuls of lemon. Beat the butter to a
cream add the sugar and other ingredients and
lastly the eggs whites only, well beaten Bake ut
once in a moderate oven.
Potato Croqueties.-Mash six good-sized boiled
potatoes while they still hot. To them add one
tablespoonful Of butter "a of q cupf1l Of hot cream
or milk, the whites of two eggs well heated and
salt and pepper 10 taste. If you wish, use also q
slight grating Of nutmeg, or teaspoonful Of lemon
juice Let the mixture cool slightly, then shape,
roll in egg and crumbs, apd fry.
Doughnuts-This is an old Dutch recipe which
has been in use for more than hundred wears.
Beat a cup of butter into two cups of sugar Add a
Tablespoonful of salt, two eggs well beaten and
two cups of milk. Put in -four enough to make a
stiff batter. Now add cup of yeast and continue
stirring in -four till the dough is as stiff as you can
stir it, Lay the over sprinkle it with -four and
set it to rise II viii take from fifteen to eighteen
hours. Then turn on a moulding board and roll out
Cut in ais an inch and half in diameter slipa
raisin In the cCn.er Of each as You cut It out
make a sharp cash with a knife for tke purpose
closing tie edges by whiting them. Otherwise the
raisin will fry out in the fat Let the cut-out
oliecooks stand FOR half an hour. Then fry In hot
fat for ten minutes When they are fried d.aln
them from all fat and roll them In powdered sugar
Epicures SOAK them In Santa Cruz rum and heap
them with ice cream for dessert dish-New York
Tribune
A mother writes to Babyhood: After trying many
kinds Of stocking supporters, Ind the following
simplest and best: Take two pieces Of rubber tape
each one inch wide and a qu9rter ola yard long
and four medium safety pins pin one end to the
waist and the other pin the stocking; If full at
the top make lite ,od where it is pinned There
are buttons, button holes or buckles 10 Keep in
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order and the whole length between stocking and
waist being rubbed it gives much more than
when half is tape
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Freddie Moore Belgreen, Ala.--slberla is In the
northern part of Asia, aud extends from Europe to
the Pacific II is larger than all Europe but
has very few Inhabitants The climate In the north
is cold that the mercury is frozen two months in
TIE year. 1t is mlder in the southern part and agr
culture is carried on In the valleys. Mining trap
ping, grazing and trading are the occupations of the
people. The mines are worked by the noble exiles
and their descendants Siberia belongs TO the Rus
sian empire, and is the place of Punishment for
political offenders in Russia. 1t is like British
America and Labrador on our contenent. Aunt
Susie, this is my own writing and spelling How
will it do for little boy seven years old2
Your letter Is excellent und l am proud OF you
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Anna c. Martin, Louisville, Ga Il wrote to o IN
the summer and saw my name in the roll ,of honor
we mad supper to get money to finish paying ogr
preachers salary. and we got enough to finish ray
ing NM Twin send five cents to get You TO PIT my
name in your Bible. Can any of the Cousins tell ME
where chestnut tree is first mentioned in The Bible?
lwonld like to exchange crockett samples with
some of the cousins
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Mollie Mcfarland, Henderson, Texas--J. Griee
Duggar Let me suggest "Paulina" as q name for
your pet colt. How many Of the cousins have ever
read "1he Mil on the Floss2" think 1t IS very
interesting, but Il has q sad ending do dearly
love 70 read, and agree With Carlyle when he said:
"May blessings be upon the head Of Cadmus, the
Phoenicians, or who ever IL vas that Invented
books" Has Rob Roy gone abroadY Why Is he
silent 20 long, guess many OF the cousins attend
ed the exposition and mad grand timex J certainty
enjoyed Betsy lIamilton's description Of lie trip.
would like 70 correspond with sOlae ofthe COUSINS.
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Minnie Gregory and louisa Lee, Fair Forest s.
C'-l tAIinnie) send you square for your quilt If
ever see your quilt will know my luare, because
rs like my new dress l louisa have never
written before, but too viii send you square of
my dress. Cousins, You ought to have been with rs
at the G anee encaml meni; we did have such n
lively time.
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Minnie Sutton, soque, Habersham county, Ga.
As all the girls are peceing you square for your
quilt thought would piece one too. live in
northeast Georgia in the mountains, ten miles from
Clarksyille, thriving little town, and about twenty
miles from Tallulah falls. have never visited the
falls, but l intend to sometime; those who have
say they are very beautiful. We have two Sunday
schools IN reach ofus, 10th Baptist and one singing
society. Well cousins, what have you al been do
ing this Year. have been going 10 school most Of
the time. love 10 crochet. and spend most Of my
time in crochetlng II some Of the cousins win OK.
change patterns with me, viii be glad and also
1ower seeds; have morning glory and margold
seed plenty;l would Ike only pretty kind oflower
seed in exchange.
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mans nature Bacon tells us, runs either to
heros or weeds; therefore he should seasonably
water the lie and destroy the other.
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much We have splendid Sabbath school at
Blanche; we have a hundred and ten pupils can
any OF the cousins Sunday schools beat that2 Will
an2war j. b. Whites riddle-what is blackcr than q
crown Its feathers.
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NelCarE Sunday CaR; Messenger boys diary
Monday, hired; Tuesday, tired; Wednesday, fired"
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Advice should be like gentle fall of snow, and
not like driving storm of hail 1t should descend
softly, and not be uttered hastily.
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Nothing will make us SO charitable and tender
with regard to the faults of others as thoroughly
knowing our own.
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"Words cannot express my gratitude" so
writes Mrs. J. T. Brown, Norwood, Ca, Of Or.
Stainback Wilson's preparatory treatment for
prospective mothers. Particulars from him,
Atlanta, Ga.
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Cora Browder, Conasauga, Tenn.--I will try and
answer your question. Siberia is in the northern
part OF Asia and borders Oh the Arctic ocean. l
have been picking cotton, but am about through
now
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Walter W. McGowen, Wilsonyille, Ala-I thought
Iwould write a short letter, for no sportsman ever
hits rabbit without aiming at it; skill is required
by repeated attempts and unless you aim at perfec-
tionyou will never attain it, but frequent attempts
will make it easier, win try and Write as inter
esing letter is possible for twelve year old boy to
write. / VIII close by asking some of the cousins
TO please correspond with me.
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For who his brothers. burden bears
Let fall his own the While.n

Trusting these thoughts may bring forth
fruit i'll many a heart we would only add, that
In addition to the pleasure We receive from do
ing good and helping others, we may constant
ly bear in mind that az the final reckoning that
must come to all, we will hear the Masters
voice as He says: "lnasmuch as we have done
1t unto one of the least Of these my brethren,
We have done it also unto Me-"
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There is nothing in life that slips by more stealth
ly than an opportunity.
Prosperity is no lust scale adyersity is the only